ATTENTION MARCH
March to the Beat of Unity: Troops from Timbuktu
Lyrics
Attention! Company fall in! 4 3 2 1, forward march
Command to the company to fall in and start marching forward.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
Instructions for the marching rhythm, emphasizing left and right steps.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
-Company halt! About face! 4 3 2 1, forward march!
Order to halt and turn around, followed by the command to march forward again.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
Continuation of the marching instructions with left and right steps.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
-Company halt! Now march on the spot!
Command to halt and march in place.
Attention! 4 3 2 1, double hops
Attention call followed by a command for double hops.
We're the troops from Timbuktu
Introduction of the troops from Timbuktu, expressing enjoyment in singing, marching, and promoting fitness.
We're a fine and dandy crew
-Love to sing and march its true
-Bein' fit is good for you
-We're the troops from Timbuktu
Reiteration of the troop's identity and enthusiasm for singing, marching, and fitness.
We're a fine and dandy crew
-Love to sing and march its true
-Bein' fit is good for you
-Attention! Double time 4 3 2 1, forward march
Command for double time, signaling a faster pace in marching.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
Marching instructions during double time, emphasizing left and right steps.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
-Company halt! About face! 4 3 2 1, forward march!
Order to halt, turn around, and march forward again.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
Continuation of marching instructions after turning around.
Left right, left right, left right, left right
-Company halt! Now march on the spot!
Command to halt and march in place.
We're the troops from Timbuktu
Repetition of the troop's identity and the positive aspects of singing, marching, and staying fit.
We're a fine and dandy crew
-Love to sing and march its true
-Bein' fit is good for you
-Attention!
Attention call, possibly indicating a shift in the routine or a change in the activity.
Salute!
Command to salute, suggesting a display of respect or honor.
At ease!
Order to be at ease, relaxing from the previous commands.
Fall out!
Command for the company to fall out, concluding the marching or drill session.
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